RTT - EuropeCommentaryhttp://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usThu, 24 May 2018 19:45:33 GMTThe Swiss Stock Market Pulled Back On Broad Weakness The Swiss stock market ended Wednesday's session in the red, as did the rest of the European markets. Investor sentiment was impacted by uncertainty over the political situation in Italy and some comments from U.S. President Trump.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898082Wed, 23 May 2018 16:09:54 GMTEuropean Markets Drop On Weak Data, Geopolitical Concerns The European markets ended Wednesday's session solidly in negative territory. A number of factors weighed on investor sentiment, including a weak batch of European economic data. Uncertainty over the political situation in Italy also played a role, as President Mattarella has yet to approve the coalition government's Prime Minister candidate, Giuseppe Conte.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898079Wed, 23 May 2018 15:56:54 GMTEuropean Shares Tumble On Italy Uncertainty, Weak Data European stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as oil prices dropped, geopolitical risks returned to the fore and uncertainty continued over the formation of an anti-establishment government in Italy.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897926Wed, 23 May 2018 10:28:39 GMTFTSE 100 Falls From Record High U.K. shares fell from a record high reached on Tuesday as a drop in oil prices pulled down energy stocks and investors weighed U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on China and North Korea. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897924Wed, 23 May 2018 10:16:06 GMTCAC 40 Down 71 Points On Italy Uncertainty French stocks tumbled on Wednesday as oil prices dropped, geopolitical risks returned to the fore and uncertainty continued over the formation of an anti-establishment government in Italy.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897914Wed, 23 May 2018 10:01:52 GMTDAX Tumbles As Geopolitical Risks Resurface German stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as oil prices dropped, geopolitical risks returned to the fore and uncertainty continued over the formation of an anti-establishment government in Italy. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897911Wed, 23 May 2018 09:55:28 GMTEuropean Shares Seen Lower On Trade Talk Uncertainty European stocks may open lower on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he's "not really" pleased with China's trade talks so far and that there was a "substantial chance" his June summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "may not work out."http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897788Wed, 23 May 2018 05:50:48 GMTThe Swiss Stock Market Dipped After Long Holiday Weekend The Swiss stock market ended its first day of the new trading week with a very slight loss. The market was closed on Monday for the Whit Monday holiday. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897601Tue, 22 May 2018 16:16:36 GMTEuropean Markets Finished Mostly Higher After Late Climb The European markets were largely flat during the first half of Tuesday's session, but climbed in the afternoon. The majority of the markets ended the day in positive territory. Traders continue to keep a close eye on the political situation in Italy and were also focused on comments from the Bank of England.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897598Tue, 22 May 2018 15:58:51 GMTEuropean Shares Little Changed In Cautious Trade European stocks held steady on Tuesday to hover near their highest level since the start of February as investors awaited the details of a possible coalition government in Italy and a government report showed the U.K. budget deficit narrowed in April to its lowest level since 2008.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897407Tue, 22 May 2018 09:57:03 GMTFTSE 100 Extends Gains Ahead Of BoE Hearing U.K. stocks were modestly higher on Tuesday after a government report showed the U.K. budget deficit narrowed in April to its lowest level since 2008.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897402Tue, 22 May 2018 09:27:11 GMTCAC 40 Holds Steady; Credit Agricole Shares Jump 3% French stocks were little changed in cautious trade on Tuesday as investors awaited the details of a possible coalition government in Italy.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897393Tue, 22 May 2018 09:07:32 GMTDAX Little Changed On Italy Worries German shares were little changed in cautious trade on Tuesday as investors fretted over high spending fiscal plans of Italy's incoming coalition government.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897386Tue, 22 May 2018 08:59:44 GMTEuropean Shares To Open On Subdued Note European stocks may open on a subdued note Tuesday as investors fret over political uncertainty in Italy. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897304Tue, 22 May 2018 06:02:16 GMTThe Swiss Stock Market Finished Lower After Early Gains Erode The Swiss stock market ended Thursday's session in the red. After climbing for the majority of the morning, the market reversed after U.S. President Trump called off the planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898607Thu, 24 May 2018 16:22:39 GMTEuropean Markets Drop After Trump Calls Off Summit The European markets traded modestly to the upside during the first half of Thursday's session, but turned lower after U.S. President Trump called off the planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898599Thu, 24 May 2018 15:59:23 GMTEuropean Shares Mixed As FTSE 100 Treads Water European stocks were trading mixed on Thursday as trade tensions persisted and the dollar rally lost steam in view of dovish Fed minutes. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898410Thu, 24 May 2018 09:59:28 GMTFTSE 100 Gives Up Early Gains U.K. shares gave up earlier gains to turn lower on Thursday as the pound climbed against its major rivals after the release of upbeat retail sales data. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898401Thu, 24 May 2018 09:23:33 GMTCAC 40 Rebounds After Selloff French stocks rose on Thursday even as the dollar rally lost momentum in view of dovish Fed minutes and following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that the current structure used in trade talks with China was "too hard to get done".http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898397Thu, 24 May 2018 09:10:13 GMTDAX Marginally Higher; Automakers Tumble German shares were marginally higher on Thursday despite weak data releases and renewed concerns over China-US trade. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898393Thu, 24 May 2018 08:59:47 GMTEuropean Shares To Open On Subdued Note European stocks look set to open a tad lower on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump's China trade remarks overshadowed dovish Fed minutes. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2898275Thu, 24 May 2018 05:49:16 GMTEuropean Markets Climbed As Trade War Concerns Ease The European markets ended the first session of the new trading week with gains. Investors were encouraged by the easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The countries will refrain from new tariffs that may have sparked a trade war.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2897138Mon, 21 May 2018 16:02:46 GMTEuropean Shares Rise As Trade War Fears Recede European stocks were broadly higher on Monday, with U.K. markets hitting a record high, as easing trade war worries boosted the dollar against major currencies and helped lift exporters.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2896966Mon, 21 May 2018 09:58:27 GMTFTSE 100 Hits New Record High U.K. stocks rose sharply on Monday to approach a record high as investors cheered the outcome of trade negotiations between the United States and China.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2896961Mon, 21 May 2018 09:41:01 GMTCAC 40 Rises As US-China Trade Tensions Ease French stocks were notably higher on Monday as easing trade war worries boosted the dollar and helped lift exporters. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2896957Mon, 21 May 2018 09:19:54 GMTDAX Edges Lower In Choppy Trade German stocks were moving lower in choppy trade Monday even as the dollar gained ground against a basket of currencies amid easing trade war worries. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2896955Mon, 21 May 2018 09:07:52 GMTEuropean Shares Seen Up As Trade Tensions Ease European stocks look set to open on a buoyant note Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to set up a framework for addressing trade imbalances in the future, helping ease fears of a looming trade war. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2896903Mon, 21 May 2018 05:57:22 GMTThe Swiss Stock Market Fell On Broad Weakness The Swiss stock market got off to a weak start Friday, but pared its losses in early trade. However, the market slipped back near session lows going into the close. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2896734Fri, 18 May 2018 16:09:04 GMTEuropean Markets Pull Back In Cautious Trading The majority of the European markets ended Friday's session in the red. The markets were stuck in a sideways pattern throughout the day, as investors exercised caution ahead of the weekend.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2896730Fri, 18 May 2018 15:57:37 GMTEuropean Markets Mostly Sluggish As Traders Look For Direction Most of the markets in Europe are down in negative territory Friday afternoon, snapping their three-session winning streak.
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